ENG227

Through narratology, an interdisciplinary study of the structures of stories and of the relationships between stories and human beings, this course introduces students to the complex relationships between two related but unique storytelling forms: literature and film. The course emphasizes study of the theoretical nature of literature and film; of relationships between literature and film; of debates about which form more satisfyingly presents or reflects human experiences and human conditions; and of the creative processes people use to produce literature and film. Students will acquire and employ the technical vocabulary necessary for discussing and writing critically about literature and film.